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Ashburner, Charles Edward b. May 9, 1870 d. October 26, 1932Pioneering City Manager. When he, a civil engineer, became "general manager" for Staunton, Virginia, he became the first city manager in the first city with a fully defined city manager system. He served as city manager of Staunton from 1908 to 1911, Springfield, Ohio in 1914, Norfolk, Virginia in 1918; and Stockton, California in 1923. He founded the International City Managers' Association in 1914.Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA

Biggs, Asa b. February 4, 1811 d. March 6, 1878US Congressman, US Senator. Elected to representative North Carolina in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1845 to 1847. Elected as a Senator from North Carolina to the United States Senate, serving from 1855 to 1858. (Bio by: Garver Graver)Elmwood Cemetery, Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA

Bonney, Kathy Carol b. August 6, 1968 d. November 21, 1987Murder Victim. She was killed by her father, Tom Bonney, who claimed he did it while possessed by an alternate personality named "Hitman". She had quit school and had taken up with a married man, both of which had angered her father, who had developed a "Waltons" fantasy about his family. According to accounts of the case, Kathy's rebellious actions had destroyed this fantasy. His story to the police was that a man trying to sell a pick-up truck had given Kathy a test-drive and had never...[Read More] (Bio by: Karen Valentine)Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA

Brashear, CPO. Carl Maxie b. January 19, 1931 d. July 25, 2006One of the first black U.S. Navy divers. He joined the Navy in 1948. Despite almost daily occurances of discrimination, he graduated from the diving program in 1954. In 1966, he was tasked with recovering a bomb in the waters off Spain. During the mission he was struck below his left knee by a pipe that was being used to hoist the explosive out of the water. Damage to his leg was too severe and it was amputated to avoid gangrene. He was the first Navy diver to be restored to full active duty...[Read More] (Bio by: Ron)Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA

Braxton, Edgar Garland b. June 10, 1900 d. February 25, 1966Major League Baseball Player. Played Major League Baseball as a pitcher for ten seasons (1921 to 1922, 1925 to 1931, 1933) for the Boston Braves, New York Yankees, Washington Senators, Chicagi White Sox, and St. Louis Browns. Only three of his ten seasons were of any note. In 1927, while with the Senators, he posted a 10 and 9 record, and led the American League in Games Pitched with 58 and in Saves with 13. The next year won 13 and lost 10, but led the AL with a 2.51 ERA, bettering ERAs posted...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA

Butts, Evelyn b. May 22, 1924 d. March 11, 1993Social Reformer. Civil rights leader and political activist. In 1963 she filed suit in federal court against Virginia Governor Albertis S. Harrison and Norfolk city officials, charging that Virginia laws requiring a poll tax to register to vote were unconstitutional and an engine of racial discrimination. Her suit and others would eventually make their way to the United States Supreme Court, which in 1966 ruled that the poll tax was, indeed, unconstitutional. She conducted extensive voter...[Read More] (Bio by: Garver Graver)Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA

Carr, William M. b. November 25, 1829 d. May 2, 1884Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Master-at-Arms in the Union Navy. His citation reads "On board the USS Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and against the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Despite damage to his ship and the loss of several men on board as enemy fire raked her decks, Carr performed his duties with skill and courage throughout the prolonged battle which resulted in the surrender of the rebel ram Tennessee and in the...[Read More] (Bio by: Don Morfe)Elmwood Cemetery, Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USAPlot: South East Lot 309

Deal, Joseph Thomas b. November 19, 1860 d. March 7, 1942United States Representative from Virginia. Elected to represent Virginia's 2nd District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1921 to 1929. Also served as a Member of the Virginia State Legislature.Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA

Dezendorf, John Frederick b. August 10, 1834 d. June 22, 1894US Congressman. Elected as a Republican to represent Virginia's 2nd District in the Forty-seventh Congress, he served from 1881 to 1883. Dezendorf's spell on Capitol Hill was the highlight of a checkered professional life. Born in Lansingburgh, New York, he started out as a carpenter's apprentice and studied architecture and civil engineering on his own. From 1850 to 1860 he was active in railroad and other construction in Toledo and Cleveland, Ohio, and then tried to make a living as a...[Read More] (Bio by: Bobb Edwards)Elmwood Cemetery, Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA

Hay, George Dewey 'Judge' b. November 9, 1895 d. May 8, 1968Radio Personality. Born George Dewey Hay, he was noted for being the first announcer on the world renowned, Grand Ole Opry radio program. He began his career in radio in 1923, as a late-night announcer at station WBC Memphis, Tennessee and later was the announcer for the Barn Dance broadcast on NBC. In November 1925, when NBC aired the first Grand Ole Opry program from Nashville, he was at the helm as the show's MC. During the 1930s, he was involved with Rural Radio Magazine about country music...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA

Hughes, George b. August 19, 1925 d. February 5, 2009Professional Football Player. He played at the tackle and guard positions for five seasons (1950 to 1954) in the National Football League with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played collegiate football at William & Mary where he received All-Southern Conference recognition. Hughes was chosen by the Steelers in the 3rd round of the 1950 NFL Draft. He appeared in 60 career regular season games while achieving Pro Bowl selection two-times (1951, 1953). He was inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA

Loyall, George b. May 29, 1789 d. February 24, 1868US Congressman. He was elected as a Jacksonian to represent Virginia's 1st and 11th Congressional Districts in the United States House of Representatives, serving first from 1830 to 1831, and then from 1833 to 1837.Elmwood Cemetery, Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA

MacArthur, Gen. Douglas b. January 26, 1880 d. April 5, 1964United States World War II General of the Army (5 stars). Fought in World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. His awards include the Medal of Honor, 3 Distinguished Service Crosses, 4 Distinguished Service Medals, 7 Silver Stars, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star (with V for Valor) and 2 Purple Hearts). He was one of the youngest General officers in modern US history. He and his father are the first father-son Medal of Honor recipients in US history (President Theodore...[Read More] (Bio by: Kit and Morgan Benson)MacArthur Memorial, Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA

Mallory, Francis b. May 28, 1833 d. May 2, 1863Civil War Confederate Army Officer. Following his graduation from Virginia Military Institute in 1853, he was employed under William Mahone as an engineer with the Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad. He joined the United States Army as a Second Lieutenant in 1856 and saw service at Fort Vancouver and Walla Walla in the Washington Territory. When the Civil War started, he joined the Confederate States Infantry as a Lieutenant and was promoted to Colonel and commander of the 55th Virginia Infantry...[Read More] (Bio by: Garver Graver)Elmwood Cemetery, Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USAPlot: MAIN CTR, Lot 16